What's on at Newtown Library?

Welcome!

Nau mai haere mai, talofa lava, merhaba, psheina theelookhoon, soo dhawoow, huan ying, welcome!

Want to know about events, groups and new features at Newtown Library? This page will keep you up to date!

Free Wi-Fi at Newtown Library

Did you know that the free wi-fi network available in Wellington's CBD now also includes Newtown Library?

Wifi

'cbdfree' is Wellington's free wi-fi network, and is now up and running in Newtown at the Library & Zoo. To connect, you'll need a wireless-capable device. Most smartphones, tablets and laptops are able to connect to the new network (look for 'cbdfree' in your list of available wifi networks on your device). If you experience any issues connecting, more information is available at www.cbdfree.co.nz.

Please note: printing facilities from the wi-fi network are not available.

Social English Group

Come along to our Social English Conversation Group at Newtown Library. It's free on Wednesday mornings from 11am-12pm. It's very friendly and we all just chat to improve our english conversation skills. All levels of English are welcome!

Where: Newtown Library

When: Every Wednesday at 11am - 12pm

 

Pre-school Storytime

A young library patron models her library bag
  • Our storytime is every Wednesday at Newtown Library at 10.30am in the children's area
  • Storytime runs for about half an hour, with stories and songs
  • Pre-school storytimes are fun and free - there's no charge, and you don't have to book
  • Storytime is aimed at pre-school age children (three and four years old) - but younger siblings are always welcome!
 
 

Newtown's Community Display Cabinet

We have a fun way for you to be involved in Newtown - bring us your treasured collections to display!

Polly Pocket Collection in Display cabinet

We've had collections of origami, Dutch curios, Matchbox cars and Harry Potter figurines, so all ideas are welcome.

Register your interest with one of our friendly staff when you come into Newtown library.

 

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Picture Newtown!

Newtown Library exterior

Maori carving with paua shell eyes

Adult Maori Language collection

Newtown Library decorated panel

Welcome / Haere Mai

Newtown Library interior

Young Adult section

Kowhaiwhai panels at Newtown Library

Newtown Library decorated panel

Pacific Island Tapa cloth design